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The Vault Quarterly is out now! 💰📈A new era of financial deregulation, tax cuts and trade wars has arrived with Presiden...
03/19/2025

The Vault Quarterly is out now! 💰📈

A new era of financial deregulation, tax cuts and trade wars has arrived with President Donald Trump back in the White House.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse breaks down the politics of crypto, Fairshake and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s agenda. Plus, HUD Secretary Scott Turner on Trump’s housing priorities, R&D’s role in the tax bill and the latest edition of The Vault Power Matrix.

Don’t miss it—read now. Link in our IG story. 🔗

Let’s discuss the fallout from Friday’s CR vote and what it means for both parties.Some news: Senate Minority Leader Chu...
03/17/2025

Let’s discuss the fallout from Friday’s CR vote and what it means for both parties.

Some news: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met in Brooklyn on Sunday as Democrats were left reeling from a government shutdown fight that exposed bitter internal divisions over how to take on President Donald Trump.

Read the full details in our AM newsletter now!

Cyberthreats are evolving—so is AI. But can policy keep up?In The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity, we’r...
03/13/2025

Cyberthreats are evolving—so is AI. But can policy keep up?
In The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity, we’re tackling the big questions:
âš¡ How is AI helping secure digital spaces?
âš¡ What cybersecurity policies are taking shape?
âš¡ Where do lawmakers stand on AI-powered protections?
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) weighs in on what’s next.
Tap the link in our IG story to read now!

They may not hold elected office, but these White House and executive branch aides are shaping policy, driving decisions...
03/10/2025

They may not hold elected office, but these White House and executive branch aides are shaping policy, driving decisions, and making an impact at the highest levels of government. Meet the Administration awardees of The Power List—Washington’s most influential behind-the-scenes powerbrokers.

Swipe through to see who made the list!

The House of Representatives is where big decisions are made—and behind every member is a staffer helping to get it done...
03/10/2025

The House of Representatives is where big decisions are made—and behind every member is a staffer helping to get it done. The Power List recognizes the most influential House aides who are shaping legislation and driving policy on the Hill.

Swipe to see the key players making moves in Congress!

Behind every senator is a team of top staffers working to craft legislation, negotiate deals, and set the agenda. The Po...
03/10/2025

Behind every senator is a team of top staffers working to craft legislation, negotiate deals, and set the agenda. The Power List highlights the most influential Senate aides shaping the future of Congress.

Swipe through to meet the power players behind the lawmakers!

At Punchbowl News, our focus is Power. People. Politics. With a new Congress and administration in town, we’re spotlight...
03/10/2025

At Punchbowl News, our focus is Power. People. Politics. With a new Congress and administration in town, we’re spotlighting the most influential staffers in Washington—the people who help shape policy and wield power behind the scenes.

From the White House to Capitol Hill, these are the names you need to know. Tap the link in bio to see the full list! 🔗

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told GOP senators during a closed-door lunch Tuesday that it will be extremely difficu...
03/05/2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told GOP senators during a closed-door lunch Tuesday that it will be extremely difficult to achieve the $1.5 trillion in spending cuts outlined in the House Republican-passed budget resolution, according to multiple attendees.

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🇺🇸 Special Edition: President Donald Trump returns to the Capitol 🇺🇸Trump is back on Capitol Hill for a joint address—so...
03/04/2025

🇺🇸 Special Edition: President Donald Trump returns to the Capitol 🇺🇸
Trump is back on Capitol Hill for a joint address—something no president has ever done after five years. Here’s what to watch:
🔹 Trump’s biggest challenges ahead
🔹 How Democrats will push back
🔹 Three key foreign policy takeaways
🔹 What industry wants to hear
🔹 And yes… The Punch List bingo is BACK 🎯
Read all the coverage by using the link in our IG story!

AI meets energy policy—what’s next?Our latest editorial series, The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI, is live! We’re unp...
02/27/2025

AI meets energy policy—what’s next?

Our latest editorial series, The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI, is live! We’re unpacking the big questions over the next four weeks, starting with an exclusive interview with Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.).

Tap the link in our IG story to read!

Speaker Mike Johnson and the House GOP leadership are planning on putting their multi-trillion dollar budget resolution ...
02/24/2025

Speaker Mike Johnson and the House GOP leadership are planning on putting their multi-trillion dollar budget resolution on the floor on Tuesday. That leaves less than one day in session for Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer to get their rank-and-file members in line before the high-stakes vote.

Follow the votes with us by subscribing to Punchbowl News.

🚨 The 2025 Tax Preview special edition is here! 🚨What’s in store for tax policy this year?🔹 Key tax battles ahead🔹 Trump...
02/19/2025

🚨 The 2025 Tax Preview special edition is here! 🚨
What’s in store for tax policy this year?
🔹 Key tax battles ahead
🔹 Trump’s tax wish list
🔹 Not all Republicans want to cut ACA premium credits
🔹 Why Illinois’ tax change is shaking up the bank lobby
Dive into the full preview by clicking the link in our story!

Republicans are likely to repeal a Biden-era nursing home staffing rule as an offset in the Senate’s reconciliation bill...
02/12/2025

Republicans are likely to repeal a Biden-era nursing home staffing rule as an offset in the Senate’s reconciliation bill, Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) told us. To read more, subscribe to Punchbowl News’s premium newsletters.

House Republican leaders are looking to cut federal spending by $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion as part of their reconcilia...
02/10/2025

House Republican leaders are looking to cut federal spending by $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion as part of their reconciliation push, according to multiple sources familiar with the talks.

Read more about the upcoming package by subscribing to our newsletter!

Government funding runs out on March 14, just 39 days from now. And with a one-vote margin in the House and the 60-vote ...
02/03/2025

Government funding runs out on March 14, just 39 days from now. And with a one-vote margin in the House and the 60-vote threshold in the Senate, GOP congressional leaders desperately need Democratic support to keep federal agencies open.

Stay updated on the government funding countdown with Punchbowl News by subscribing to our premium newsletters today.

Sen. Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) decision not to seek reelection in 2026 is sending shockwaves throughout Washington and Lans...
01/29/2025

Sen. Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) decision not to seek reelection in 2026 is sending shockwaves throughout Washington and Lansing, offering Republicans another chance to compete in an open seat in the Wolverine State.

Stay updated on the future of Michigan’s senate seat by subscribing to our premium newsletters.

Trump day at the GOP retreat. Trump will be the keynote speaker today at the House Republicans’ annual retreat, held thi...
01/27/2025

Trump day at the GOP retreat. Trump will be the keynote speaker today at the House Republicans’ annual retreat, held this year at Trump National Doral Miami. The hotel even boasts a Donald J. Trump Ballroom. Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend on Tuesday.

Click the link in our IG story and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest on the GOP retreat.

President Donald Trump and his new administration are going to be on the receiving end of a lot of lobbying on artificia...
01/22/2025

President Donald Trump and his new administration are going to be on the receiving end of a lot of lobbying on artificial intelligence. Tech companies, trade associations and multi-client lobbying firms will all be very active in practicing the arts of the influence industry.

Read more in our special edition newsletter!

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